The primary aim of this feature is to allow our App users to swiftly generate specific product lists and counts by scanning barcode labels on the products under inspection.
This scanner opens a barcode/QR code reader and builds a list of all codes that are being scanned, skipping any duplicates. So it is a great way to inspect if a particular shipment contains a certain number of products. The barcodes are not just counted, but they are added as fields in the file.
Let's get scanning!
☝️ Note: to set this feature, you need to have an Admin role (SuperAdmin or LicenseAdmin).
The typical use case will require the following steps:
1. Define (create) a field
You can either create a field on the Fields page or while you are building a workflow. See this article to learn more about creating fields.
You need to name your field according to the data on the barcode you're scanning.
2. Add the Barcode Serial Scanner to your device
There are two ways you can enable your app users to use this functionality on their devices.
a. As a step on your workflow (recommended)
You might need your app user to scan the list of barcodes as a part of a whole process. For that, we recommend the use of workflows, as you can have a structure step-by-step process to record your data. To add the Barcode Serial Scanner as a step, you need to edit or create a new workflow and add a new step, which type should be "Serial barcode/QR-code scanner":
Don't forget to choose the field you've created (step 1); or you can Create new field directly on this step of your workflow.
b. As a "stand-alone" widget
Go to your Team settings and select the team you'd like to make this tool available for.
☝️ Note: by managing the widgets to this team, you'll make these widgets available for all devices linked to this team.
Click on "Default device settings" and then "📱 Manage widgets".
Add "Serial barcode/QR-code" as a bottom widget:
Click "Save changes" and you're all set! As soon as the devices reload their settings, the Serial barcode should be available.
3. Using the scanner
Cool! Now your app is set to use the scanner. First, you'll need to scan the file reference to get started. Once that is in place, whether you're in the step within your workflow, or the stand-alone widget, you will click the large barcode icon to open the camera and start scanning!
You can now scan a lot of barcodes in a short period. The app will keep a count of the barcodes and the individual codes scanned. When there is a duplicate, the app will not count that barcode twice.
⚠️ Beware: the barcode scanner will disable after a short time window, re-enable it by clicking the barcode logo again.
Complete this step by clicking “Save”, as usual.
4. Use the data
Now, when you go to your file, you will see that the barcodes you scanned and saved appear as fields. This data is available through API as well.
As the result scans are now fields, you can easily search on in, and use these fields to find information back as a filter!
There you go! :)